Hiking the Diamond Head Summit Trail on Oahu, Hawaii

By Darlene Panzera | June 22, 2024 |
Adventure awaits at Diamond Head Summit Trail in Oahu! This 1.6-mile hike gives you breathtaking views of Waikiki and the ocean. Discover the historic bunker at the top and take in the stunning scenery. It's a must-do for anyone visiting Hawaii!

When visiting Oahu, Hawaii, one of the top ten things to do is to hike up to the summit of the Diamond Head (Lē‘ahi) Crater to see sweeping views of Waikiki and the surrounding sparkling blue coastline. The trail is 1.6 miles round trip, which can be completed in about 2 hours with a 560 ft. elevation gain. A historic military bunker, built in 1910, sits at the top and has an observation platform where you can take breathtaking pictures and see a navigational lighthouse below.

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High Rock Lookout – Hiking in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

By Samantha Panzera | October 26, 2020 |
High Rock Lookout is a popular 3.2 mile round trip hike with 1,365 feet of elevation gain to a fire tower that was built in 1929. This moderately difficult hike leads to postcard-worthy 360-degree views that definitely have that Pacific Northwest wow factor! If you are just visiting Washington State or even a local who has yet to see this beauty, High Rock Lookout is a great hike to check out.

High Rock Lookout is a popular 3.2 mile round trip hike with 1,365 feet of elevation gain to a fire tower that was built in 1929. This moderately difficult hike leads to postcard-worthy 360-degree views that definitely have that Pacific Northwest wow factor! If you are just visiting Washington State or even a local who has yet to see this beauty, High Rock Lookout is a great hike to check out.

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